Former Henrietta pastor facing 2 new abuse charges

by WHAM

Paul Burress was charged with two additional counts of forcible touching, both misdemeanors, in connection with abuse allegations. Both of the charges filed against Burress came from one alleged victim. (Photo: MCSO)

Henrietta, N.Y. (WHAM) - The former pastor of a church in Henrietta is facing new charges in connection with a third alleged victim of sexual abuse.

Paul Burress was charged with two additional counts of forcible touching, both misdemeanors, in connection with abuse allegations. Both of the charges filed against Burress came from one alleged victim.

The victim in this case told Monroe County Sheriff's deputies that the incidents happened in July 2016 and March of this year.